Youtube

Made to share video in the most engaging way.

Creating it takes a little extra blood, sweat and tears, but it’s worth it in the end. The YouTube Nonprofit Program1 is a useful resource that tailors YouTube to your nonprofit’s needs. 501(c)(3) organizations can apply to become a part of the program and to start taking advantage of its features. You can get access to their outreach toolkit and donation cards to boost your videos to top-notch status.

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Don’t know where to start? Try anywhere! You can use videos to share your organization’s story, testimonials and presentations that people may have missed.

Helpful Tools

WeVideo:

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Share, share and share again.

YouTube is made for sharing, so promote your videos through your other social media networks. You can embed videos on blog posts, too.

Consider bringing in a student

intern, if you don’t have the time or tools to create video. Some students are looking for ways to beef up their portfolio, and this is the perfect opportunity to give them some handson experience. It’s a win-win!

Use pre-installed programs. If you want to stick to the basics, iMovie and Windows movie maker are great tools for entry-level videographers. Both let you trim video clips, add music and include transitions. Each program is usually pre-installed on Mac or Windows devices. If you’re looking for a tool to make video editing simple, WeVideo is the place to look. You can add photos, video clips, text and animations all on one user-friendly platform. WeVideo has free and paid options so that you can edit all kinds of videos on your computer, iPhone or Android device.

Powtoon: Like WeVideo, Powtoon also offers free and paid subscriptions. Here, you can create fun animated videos and export them to Youtube, PowerPoint and more. Their site is incredibly easy to use, letting you create animated masterpieces in a flash.